What size funnel is it? The small is still beastly but not quite as over the top as the medium and large. With most tobacco you can use less and get away with it but it will take longer for the bowl to heat up to the smoking point. A mod will help you save tobacco. It's a cap that goes over the center spire and redirects the air through the tobacco, takes up space and stops the foil from being drawn into the hole. You can get a mod at MN hookah. Or you can make your own. Check out the how to section of the forums for further info.